Allies in Action
August 11, 2010
In his August 9, 2010 Huffington Post blog, Larry McNeely argues that recently proposed Senate Bill 3653, which would strip the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) of the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), has dire fiscal consequences for the nation’s rising health care costs.
August 9, 2010
On the heels of signing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) which sets aside $11 billion for the expansion of community health centers, President Obama officially proclaimed the week of August 8, 2010 – August 14 2010 “National Health Center Week.”
July 27, 2010
In a report released by the California Pan-Ethnic Health Network, Ignatius Bau offers an analysis of the potential benefits of health reform, specifically those related to reducing health care disparities. Bau concludes his analysis by describing the complexities of making these potential benefits a reality.
July 20, 2010
Small Business Majority and Families USA commissioned a study that found that nearly 80% of California small businesses will be eligible to receive a tax credit in 2010.
July 20, 2010
In the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Blog, Richard Kovacs argues that medical providers should be responsible for establishing quality of care metrics.
July 13, 2010
In his Huffington Post column, Larry McNeely of US PIRG writes about the federal deficit, the Fiscal Commission, health cost savings through health reform and he urges the Fiscal Commission to recommend further steps to hold down health care costs
July 6, 2010
US PIRG's Larry McNeely takes on health reform critics in his Huffington Post column entitled “In the Public Interest.”
July 2, 2010
The Annals of Family Medicine published the results from the National Demonstration Project (NDP), which tested patient-centered medical homes (PCMHs).
June 23, 2010
Since enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), Small Business Majority has been active in California with policy makers, small businesses, media outlets, health policy experts and advocates to amplify the voice of small business owners.
June 23, 2010
The California chapter of the Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) is partnering with the National Coalition on Health Care (NCHC) in public education and policy advocacy in support of sustainable health system reform in California.
On June 16, 2010, the consumer advocacy group issued a new report, “Delivering on the Promise,” detailing the policy options facing the state government in the implementation phase of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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